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The provision creates a distinction between default deletion (non-archived content) and indefinite retention (archived content), establishing the operational retention periods that structure data lifecycle management for free-tier users.
Users operate under terms where unarchived translation data is automatically removed after 30 days, but content saved to translation history remains accessible indefinitely unless the user initiates deletion or closes their account.
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Please note there are situations where Spotify is unable to delete your data, for example when: it's still necessary to process the data for the purpose we collected it for; we have an overriding interest in continuing to process the data, for example where we need the data to protect our services f...
If you follow the instructions here, your account will be deactivated and your data will be queued for deletion. When deactivated, your X account, including your display name, username, and public profile, will no longer be viewable on X.com, X for iOS, and X for Android. For up to 30 days after dea...
When you delete your account, your profile is no longer visible to other users and disassociated from content you posted under that account. Please note, however, that the posts, comments, and messages you submitted prior to deleting your account will still be visible to others unless you first dele...
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"Texts and translations that are not stored in the translation history are automatically deleted from the DeepL systems within 30 days. Texts and translations stored in translation history are stored until the user deletes them or deletes the account.— Excerpt from DeepL's DeepL Privacy Policy
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The provision creates a distinction between default deletion (non-archived content) and indefinite retention (archived content), establishing the operational retention periods that structure data lifecycle management for free-tier users.
Users operate under terms where unarchived translation data is automatically removed after 30 days, but content saved to translation history remains accessible indefinitely unless the user initiates deletion or closes their account.
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